Saudi Arabia: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi root and tuber market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a resilient expansion. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, root and tuber production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Saudi Arabia shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Saudi Arabia; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers exported from Saudi Arabia reduced remarkably to X tons, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) and Maldives (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Maldives ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Maldives was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Saudi Arabia fell remarkably to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Egypt ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest root and tuber suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France, the UK, Denmark and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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